In this episode of My Brain Está Spicy, Melisa and Christy dive into the chaotic reality of job searching in today’s unpredictable market. With layoffs, hiring freezes, and shifting workplace expectations, finding a job can feel like surviving in a post-apocalyptic wasteland or like your screaming into a void. 🚨
Melisa discusses the highs and lows of her career journey, from her start in hospitality to navigating job transitions and ultimately facing unemployment again. She shares her firsthand experience with job hunting, networking strategies, and how she's staying resilient after being laid off. She discusses why traditional job applications aren’t enough, the power of networking and LinkedIn, and how she’s balancing the stress of uncertainty with self-care.
Plus, we unpack the debate over remote work vs. return-to-office mandates, workplace control, and why companies still don’t get that happy employees = better productivity. 💡
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Links Referenced in Today's show:
- I am - Daily Affirmations - Google Play Store
- I am - Daily Affirmations - Apple Store
- Welcome to the Jungle - Job Search
- Flexa.Careers - Job Search
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